Pope Francis So Far
Mark P. Shea
February 20, 2023
In the past 10 years, Pope Francis has been both celebrated and vilified. But he remains on task for reforming the Church.
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Mark P. Shea
Mark P. Shea is a popular writer and speaker. He is author of the best seller The Church's Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching. He is also a regular guest on Catholic radio and writes the blog Stumbling Toward Heaven.
I’d Like to Say: Stop Weaponizing the Eucharist
Mark P. Shea
April 25, 2022
We may find common ground on pro-life issues when we expand our view to include other pressing social problems.
St. Paul VI: Bridge Builder
Mark P. Shea
September 18, 2018
A quiet leader, Pope Paul VI guided the Church through the sweeping and controversial reforms of the Second Vatican Council during turbulent times.
Martha's Works and Mary's Faith
Mark P. Shea
July 29, 2017
Lots of ordinary Catholics feel guilty stepping out of the rat race to pray. They often feel as though seeking the peace and guidance of God in prayer is somehow self-indulgent.
That struggle is well illustrated by a difficult Gospel story about two sisters from Bethany:
The Martha and Mary Balance
Mark P. Shea
July 24, 2017
Lots of ordinary Catholics feel guilty stepping out of the rat race to pray. They often feel as though seeking the peace and guidance of God in prayer is somehow self-indulgent. That struggle is well illustrated by a difficult Gospel story about two sisters from Bethany:
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